A machine stopped for want of one part is one of the most frustrating breakdowns, especially when the part is imported or no longer made. MachineryFix sources spares as part of a repair: the fault is diagnosed first, then the right part, whether original, compatible or repaired, is found and fitted.
01 / Parts
Parts commonly sourced during repairs
Drive and power parts
IGBT modules, DC bus capacitors, rectifiers, fans and power supplies for VFDs, servo drives and DC drives.
Causes & checks →PLC and I/O modules
CPUs, I/O cards, communication modules and backplanes, including models no longer sold.
Causes & checks →HMI panels and displays
Touch digitizers, backlights and replacement panels set up to run the existing project.
Causes & checks →Servo motors and encoders
Encoders, motor bearings, brakes and feedback cables for servo axes and spindles.
Causes & checks →Panel components
Contactors, relays, MCBs, MCCBs, timers, safety relays and terminal hardware.
Causes & checks →Control boards
Component-level repair of boards that can't be bought new, as an alternative to replacement.
Causes & checks →02 / How it works
How spares are handled
- 01The technician diagnoses the fault first, so only the part that actually failed is replaced.
- 02You get the part needed, the sourcing options (original, compatible or repaired) and the cost before anything is ordered.
- 03Where the original part is obsolete, a compatible replacement or a board-level repair is proposed, with any change in settings or wiring explained.
- 04The part is fitted, the machine is tested, and the change is recorded against the machine.
03 / Questions
Spares: common questions
Do you sell spare parts on their own?+
No. MachineryFix supplies parts as part of a repair, after the fault has been diagnosed. That avoids buying a part that turns out not to be the cause, which is common with drives and PLCs.
Our part is obsolete. What are the options?+
Usually one of three: repair the existing part at component level, fit a compatible current part with the settings or wiring adapted, or source a refurbished original. Which one fits depends on the part and how critical the machine is.
Are compatible or import-substitute parts safe to use?+
They can be, when they match the original's ratings and are fitted with the right settings. Any non-original part is named as such before it is fitted, so the choice is yours.
Which critical spares should we keep in stock ourselves?+
Parts whose failure stops production and which take long to source: often a spare drive for the most critical motor, key PLC modules, an HMI and a few encoders. A maintenance visit can produce a short critical-spares list for your machines.
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